The roll of Honor of the Barilla Group

During the course of its longstanding activity, the Barilla company has always striven to achieve excellence in its product production and in its advertising communication. This level of excellence has often been underlined in various manners by prizes and honorific mentions won throughout the different historical periods. Through time, these prizes attest the constant quest to achieve quality on the part of the company, and are documented at the Historical Archives of the society.

1908

Rome, Esposizione internazionale dell’Industria Moderna (International Expo of Modern Industry), Golden Plaque Award

1913

Massa, Mostra Campionaria Internazionale (International Showroom Exhibit), Gold Medal

1921

Mantua, Esposizione agricola industriale (Industrial agriculture exhibit), First prize and Gold Medal

1922

Vittorio Emanuele III, Riccardo Barilla Knighted in the Order of the Crown of Itay

1925

Pope Pius XI, Riccardo Barilla Equitem Ordinis Sancti Silvestri (Riccardo Barilla Knighted in the Order of Saint Sylvester)

1926

Pope Pius XI bestows on Barilla Pasta Factory the title of official supplier for the Vatican
King Vittorio Emanuele III nominates Riccardo Barilla Officer of the Order of the Crown

1927

Rome, Prima Mostra Nazionale del Grano (First National Wheat Exhibit), 2 Gold Medals

1928

Milan, Fiera Campionaria (Showroom Exhibit), Gold Medal;
Turin, Esposizione Nazionale e Internazionale (National and International Salon), First Prize, Silver Medal

1929

Verona, Mostra Campionaria (Showroom Fair),Gold Medal;
Parma, Terza gara di prodotti nazionali – Panificio (Third Competition for National Oven Products), Gold Medal

1932

Tripoli, Fiera Campionaria (Showroom Exhibit), First Prize and Award Plate
Rome, Mostre Agricole del Decennale (Agricultural Exhibits of the Decennial), Gold Medal

1934

King Vittorio Emanuele III nominates Riccardo Barilla Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown

1939

King Vittorio Emanuele III nominates Riccardo Barilla Knight of Labor

1947

Plate Award Un cor Pramzan – Riconoscenza (A Parmesan Heart – Gratitude)

1950

Diploma Medal – to Pietro and Gianni Barilla – Christmas 1950.

1952

National Advertising Award, Gold Palm to Barilla and Erberto Carboni

1965

Mercurio d’Oro (Golden Mercury) National Award, Oscar of Commerce

1966

The President of the Italian Republic nominates Pietro Barilla Knight of Labor

1967

The President of the Italian Republic nominates Gianni Barilla Grand Officer to the merit of the Republic

1970

Ercole d’Oro (Golden Hercules Prize)

1984

XI Congresso Nazionale Stampa Agricola (IX National Congress of Agricultural Press), Award to the Company

1985

Università degli Studi Bologna (The University of Bologna), Honorary Degree in Economics and Commerce to Pietro Barilla AISL (Italian Research on Work Association), National Award for the development of the company organization

1986

Cannes International Advertising Film Festival, Bronze Lion for the film “Train”
Art Director’s Club, Silver medal, printed press section, awarded to Pasta Barilla campaign
Art Director’s Club, Silver medal, graphic design section, awarded to Pasta Barilla campaign
Art Director’s Club, Silver medal, TV/cinema section, awarded to Pasta Barilla campaign
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, First Prize Gold for the film “Train”
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, First Prize in product category for the film “Train”
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, First Prize to the director of the film “Train”
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, First Prize for the soundtrack of the film “Train”
AAPI Il Manifesto Italiano (The Italian Billboard Poster), Overall First Prize to the series of Barilla Pasta advertising posters
CLIO AWARDS, Diploma award for the film “Train”
International Grand Prix of Television, Best TV Spot section, Telegatto d’Oro (Golden Television Cat) for the film “Train”
Pubblicità & Successo (Advertising and Success), award to the Barilla Pasta campaign
‘Alcide de Gasperi’ Prize for constant commitment to quality awarded to Pietro Barilla
S.C.I.V.A.C. (Italian Society of Veterans for Pet Animals) Award

1987

Cannes International Advertising film Festival, Gold Lion for the film “Rome”
Cannes International Advertising film Festival, Bronze Lion for the film “Little girl/Kitten”
City of Trent international Award for Journalism and Communication, First Prize to the Barilla Campaign
Target Parade, Honorable Mention and Certificate for the film “Train”
Art Directors Club, Bronze Prize, Photography Section, Barilla Pasta campaign
Art Directors Club, Bronze Prize, Television Section for the film “Rome”
Pubblicità & Successo (Advertising and Success), Fourth Prize for the subject of the film “Train”
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, Overall Second Prize for the films “Little girl/Kitten” and “Rome”
ANIPA Italian Festival of Advertising Film, Second Prize in Product Category for the films ‘“Little girl/Kitten” and “Rome”
International Advertising Festival of New York, Gold Medal to the Barilla Brochure
Spot Italia, Special prize for the Barilla television campaign
S.C.I.V.A.C. (Italian Society of Veterans for Pet Animals) Award
City of Parma, Gold Medal awarded to Pietro Barilla
Target Parade, Award for the Mulino Bianco (white mill) “Rusk Bread” Advertising Campaign

1988

Istituto Italiano Imballaggio (The Italian institute for Packaging), Packaging Oscar for the ‘D’ora in poi’ (From Now On) sauce packs
International Advertising Festival of New York, Finalist Certificate in the Commodity Category to the Barilla Campaign
Art Directors Club, Merit Award Barilla Brochure
ANIPA, Third Prize in the Commodity Category to the Barilla campaign for “Gnocchetti” pasta
Pubblicità & Successo (Advertising and Success), 9th Prize Ex Aequo for the film “Rome”
Clio Awards, Gold Prize for the Barilla press campaign
Euro Best ’88, Certificate for the film ‘Fusillo’
A.I.D.A. Italy – Cibus ’88 – AIDA Oscar Prize
New International Media, Advertising & Success Prize awarded to the Barilla Pasta campaign

1989

Euro Best ’88, Certificate for the film “Moscow”
Spot Italia, First Prize in the Commodity Goods Category for the film“Moscow”
Spot Italia, Special Prize to the director of the film “Moscow”
Media Key Awards, First Prize in the Commodity Goods Category for the film“Moscow”
Concorso Nazionale Industria Ambiente (National Competition for the Industry and Environment), Clean Technology Prize, Special Mention

1990

Associazione Italiana Studi Marketing (Italian Marketing Research Association), Tagliacarne Prize 1989 to Pietro Barilla
Grand Prix of Italian Advertising, Third Prize of the Consumer’s Jury for the film “Adoption”
Pubblicità & Successo (Advertising and Success), First Prize in the Main Entrees Category for the film “Adoption”
Clio Awards, Gold Prize for the film ‘Moscow’
Key Award Performance, Marketing Prize for the product line “D’ora in poi” (From Now On)
‘Mario Bellavista’ Advertising Communication Prize, Golden Plaque for the Fresh Pasta campaign
Pubblicità Italia (Italian Advertising), Gran Prix for the best marketing strategies, Prize for the Mulino Bianco campaign
Fourth Promotion Global Award, Special Co-Marketing Award Calvé/Michetti ‘Insieme a tavola’ (together at the table)

1991

Golden Plate Award for Advertising Communication, Honorable Mention for Fresh Pasta and Durum Wheat Pasta

1992

Campione d’Italia nel Mondo (Italian Champion in the World), Industry Section Prize awarded to Pietro Barilla
Filmselezione ’92 (1992 Movie Selection), the film“Stefan Edberg and the blue box” is selected
Art Directors Club, Cinema and television Section, Nomination for the Barilla Pasta advertising film “Christmas”
A.I.D.A. International Trophy of Merchandising Manufacturer to Barilla Italia

1993

Vassoio d’Argento (Silver Plate), First prize for the best new product: “Cuor di mela” (apple tarts)
International Advertising Festival of New York, Finalist Certificate in the ‘Sauces’ category
Manifestival, Italian Prize for Advertising Posters, Third Prize fin the Sauces category

1994

Mario Bellavista’ Advertising Communication Prize, Gold Plate for the Mulino Bianco (white mill) campaign ‘Nature in the city”
Key Award, 13th Edition, Award for the Mulino Bianco (white mill) Tarallucci cookies “Rome” Campaign

1995

Cannes International Advertising Festival, Film Finalist, ‘The mill in the city: Florence’ campaign
Cannes International Advertising Festival, Bronze Lion, ‘The mill in the city: Venice’ campaign
Spot Italia, First Prize for the Food Category

1997

Pubblicità Italia (Italian Advertising), Grand Prix of Trade for the ‘Selezione Oro’ (gold selection product line) campaign
I Magnifici Sette (The Magnificent Seven), a prize for the historic memory of advertising, Grand Prize to Barilla Pasta
U.N.V.S. (National Union of Sports’ Veterans), Culture of Sports International Journalism Prize to Guido Barilla

1998

Packaging Award, Silver Plate for the packaging of Mulino Bianco (white mill) ‘Flauti’(‘flutes’ – a dessert snack size cake)

1999

Customer Satisfaction Award
INC, The International Tree Nut Council, Golden Tree Nut
Walt Disney, Disney Media Award for the press campaign featuring Mickey Mouse for the Mulino Bianco (white mill) ‘Flauti’(‘flutes’ – a dessert snack size cake)
The Italian Ministry for Heritage and Cultural Activities, the Barilla Historical Archives are declared to be of “noteworthy historical interest”

2000

Quality System Certification, ISO 9001: 2000
Food Engineering Award for stuffed dried pasta
A.I.D.I. Vassoio d’Argento (Silver Plate), Award for the packaging of Mulino Bianco (white mill) ‘Grancereale croccante’ (crispy cereal cookies)
BICSI, Italian Barometer of the Customer Satisfaction Index, Widespread Distribution Award to the Mulino Bianco (white mill) ‘Flauti’(‘flutes’ – a snack size cake)
Cashiers Europe, International Food Processing Award of the Year
Key Award, 25th Edition, Special prize Synch Lab Key Award for “Tenerezze” (‘tenderness’ – dessert cookies) Mulino Bianco (white mill) “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
Pubblicità Italia (Italian Advertising), Grand Prize of Design and Packaging, First Place in the Pro Carton Awards for Mulino Bianco ‘Cakes’ – food category
Mediastars, Graphic Designer Section Award for the packaging of the Mulino Bianco (white mill) line of cakes
Mobius Award (USA), Advertising Communication Prize for the ‘Cinderella’ Mulino Bianco (white mill) Grancereale digestive cookies campaign

2001

City of Foggia Authority for Exhibitions, International Fair of Agriculture, Mediterranean Award
Key Award, 26th Edition, Advertising Award for Barilla Pasta “Family meeting” campaign.
Asso Comunicazione, Grand Prix of Promotional Campaigns, ‘Giocalitutti’ Silver Star Award to Mulino Bianco (white mill)

2002

Taste of the Year 2002 Recognition
Italian Mercury Award for the brilliant marketing campaign in the Kamps operation.

2002

Golden Plate Diploma – Mario Bellavista Awards
Ecopremio (Ecology Award) 2002.

2003

Trophy – Silver Tray for the Advertising Award of Excellence.

2003

Diploma – Advertising Award of Excellence.

2004

Mediastars. Technical Panel Award of Italian Advertising
“The 2004 IMD Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie Distinguished Family Business Award”

2005

Key Awards, 34th Edition – Key Award Diploma bestowed on Barilla in recognition of the Mulino Bianco (white mill)
advertising “Così è la vita” (‘so is life’) campaign
Key Award, 36th Edition – Key Award Diploma bestowed on Barilla in recognition of the Durum Wheat Pasta
“Agricoltore – 30” (‘farmer – 30) campaign
Key Award, 36th Edition – Key Award Diploma bestowed on Barilla in recognition of the Barilla Durum Wheat Pasta “Città delle Donne” (‘city of the women’) campaign

2006

“Barilla 2006 Reputation Institute Award” – a recognition given to Barilla in 2006 as the most respected Company in the world.

2007

“D & B RATING 1 Maximum Reliability Index” Plate Award – honor prize awarded to Barilla for its level of reliability.

2008

Product of the Year – 2008 Grand Prize of Marketing Innovation – Whole Wheat Barilla Pasta – honor prize awarded to Barilla for its “Whole Wheat Pasta” product in the dried pasta category

2009

Plate commemorating the visit of President Guido Barilla to Harry’s Russia – on the occasion of the visit of president
Guido Maria Barilla to Harry’s Russia on September 15 and 16, 2009.
Plate in Recognition of Thanks of the Town of San Demetrio de’ Vestini to the Barilla Family for the gift of a gym hall

2010

Award Medal “To Barilla, First in Italy for Quality, First in Italy for Charity”
Sodalitas Social Award Diploma – 8th Edition – a diploma given to Barilla as recognition for its efforts to bring aid to the
territories of the Abruzzo region hit by the earthquake
Sodalitas Social Award Diploma – 8th Edition, to Barilla Bcfn – a diploma given to Barilla Bcfn as recognition for its
activities in favor of sustainability

2011

A Plate commemorating the visit of King Carl Gustav of Sweden to Filipstad – a commemorative plate for the visit
of King Carl Gustav of Sweden to the Wasa factory in Filipstad.

2012

The Consumer Goods Forum 2012 Recognition.

2013

Sodalitas Social Award, 9th Edition – First Prize for Environmental Initiatives to Barilla

2014

Honorific recognition “Prix de l’Investissement italien en France – A.F.I.I. Milan 2014” (Italian Investments in France Prize).
National Prize for Innovation, VI Edition – the Foundation for Technological Innovation COTEC.

2015

ASFOR – 20 Years – In recognition of Barilla’s Twenty Outstanding Years in the United States 1996-2016 –
an honor conferred to Guido Barilla.

2015

Food Prize – First Prize in the Main Entrees Category to Barilla Gluten Free pasta

2016

Top Ranking Best Corporate Brand 2016.

2017

Honorific Recognition “The Keys of the City of Melfi”.